As researchers around the world race against time to develop new strategies and technologies to fight climate change, a team of scientists at the University of Houston is exploring one possible way to directly reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment: Negative emissions technologies (NETs).
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Studies Highlight New Approaches to Addressing Climate Change
Failing to achieve climate mitigation goals puts increasing pressure on climate adaptation strategies. In two new studies, researchers address novel approaches to these issues.
How to Prevent Biofilms in Space
After exposure in space aboard the International Space Station, a new kind of surface treatment significantly reduced the growth of biofilms, scientists report.
Climate Change can Alter the Risk of Succumbing to Infectious Diseases
The new study compiled information on the occurrence of over 75 pathogenic microbes across Europe from almost 400 bird- and 40 bat species.
Stratospheric Cooling: The Concerning Flip Side of Global Warming
UCLA-led research finds human-generated greenhouse gases are responsible for the troubling changes in upper atmosphere.
Heatwaves Hitting Antarctica too Now
The world saw another year full of extreme weather events resulting from climate change in 2022, from intense storms to soaring temperatures and rising sea levels. Antarctica was no exception, according to new research published this week.